Serie A weekend preview: Fixtures, kick-off times, players to watch in the Fiorentina vs Napoli match

Serie A is entering its third matchweek of the 2025‑26 season, and already we’re seeing patterns emerge: teams flying, teams floundering,...

Top books on Italian Football: Part III – The Ultras

The ultras movement is one of the most recognisable and controversial elements of global football culture — and nowhere is it...

Domenica Bastardi – Game 2 of 38: Lazio 4–0 Hellas Verona, Stadio Olimpico atmosphere and a Roman season ticket adventure

After the first week delivered a promising trip up to Como, the reality check came swiftly—and sharply. Despite the picturesque setting...

Serie A matchweek two review: Upsets, stars of the week, team of the week and key fixtures ahead

Matchweek 2 of the 2025–26 Serie A season delivered high drama, standout performances, and some unexpected results.  With clubs still finding...

Italians in Germany: Successes, struggles and legacy

Italian footballers have made notable contributions to German football, particularly in the Bundesliga.  Over the years, some have become stars, leaving...

The 50 Greatest Italian football legends: A tribute to Calcio’s finest

Italian football is more than just a sport; it is a rich cultural phenomenon steeped in history, passion, and artistry.  Over...

Aurelio De Laurentiis: From film mogul to Napoli’s transformative president

Aurelio De Laurentiis, born in Rome in 1949, is a prominent Italian film producer and the current president of SSC Napoli. ...

Serie A weekend preview: Fixtures, form, players to watch and the game of the weekend

As Serie A racing heats up, this weekend promises high-stakes drama, surprise packages, and title contenders settling into form with Matchday...

The controversy of the 1915 Italian football title and Lazio’s fans’ plea

Italian football is rich in history, but not all of it is straightforward. Some chapters are marked by controversy, unfinished business,...

Domenica Bastardi – Game 1 of 38: Como away, Lazio’s long road begins

The marathon of following Lazio home and away across all 38 Serie A fixtures has officially begun.  Game 1 took me...